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Licensed Registered Dietitian (Contract)Perimeter Healthcare • Garland, TX, US
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Licensed Registered Dietitian (Contract)

Licensed Registered Dietitian (Contract)

Perimeter Healthcare • Garland, TX, US
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description
Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence extends across several states and different care settings.

Our team ensures patients receive the high-quality, personalized care they need to overcome mental health and behavioral challenges. We offer a range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient counseling and therapies.

Perimeter Behavioral Health is seeking a Contracted Licensed Registered Dietitian to support adolescents and adults receiving mental and behavioral health treatment. The Dietitian provides nutritional assessments, approves and modifies patient menus, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure individualized, evidence-based nutrition care. This role supports Joint Commission standards, monitors dietary services performance, and educates patients, families, and staff on therapeutic nutrition plans to promote overall health and recovery.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
  • Coordinate Dietary Services Department within Joint Commission standards for food service and assist Food Service Director as needed.
  • Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
  • Monitor and document patients care about therapeutic diets.
  • May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
  • Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
  • Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner.
  • Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
  • Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
  • Provide guidance to Food Service Manager and other food service staff as needed.
  • Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
  • Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
  • Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
  • May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
  • Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
  • Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
  • Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
  • Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
  • Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of all facets of nutritional and dietary planning.
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
  • Knowledge of the unique dietary needs of various age groups (adult and geriatric.)
  • Knowledge of nutritional menu planning and skill in interpreting and applying this knowledge to
    patients need.
  • Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
  • Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to work as a team player.
  • Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
  • Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adult
    and geriatric).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education: Bachelor of Science degree required from an accredited university.
    Experience: Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred.
    Licensure: Registration with the American Dietetic Association preferred, and State licensure required.

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